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Bail Can Be Denied

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The 8th Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment. Thanks to that, the overwhelming majority of people who find themselves arrested are eligible to be bailed out of jail. When someone in Santa Clarita is arrested and charged with a crime, the corresponding bail amount is stated in the Los Angeles County bail schedule. If the individual, or someone they know, obtains a Santa Clarita bail bond, o...
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How to Obtain a Santa Clarita Bail Bond When Arrested for Assault

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If you have questions regarding how to obtain a Santa Clarita bail bond when arrested for assault, then read on. Assault is an interesting charge, because its definition allows it to be pressed in a number of circumstances, often surprising the defendant. Under California Penal Code 240 PC, assault is described as willfully committing an act that could result in the application of force on someone else. The law does not require that you actually make contact with another person to be charged wit...
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Safety First: Halloween in Santa Clarita

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Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for kids and adults alike, but it suffers from an unfortunate stigma. You've probably heard about how dangerous it can be to take candy from strangers, and how the past is filled with incidents of tainted treats being given to unsuspecting children. Fortunately, according to fact-checking website Snopes.com, these urban legends are just that. While the odds are overwhelmingly against a child finding a razor blade in a candy apple, or poison in a pixie stick, ...
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